1. Overview of appeal materials
The appeal materials for international students are documents submitted by students to the school to explain the reasons for failure and request for reassessment. Its core purpose is to demonstrate to the school that the student has the ability to pass the course and to ask the school to give him or her a chance to rehabilitate.
The appeal materials should generally contain the following three parts:
Grievance letter: Explain the grounds for the appeal and the demands.
Evidentiary materials: Proof of the grounds for the complaint.
Other materials: Evidence of the student's academic ability and character.
2. Writing a letter of appeal
The appeal letter is the core part of the appeal material, and the following points should be noted:
Sincerity: Demonstrate a serious attitude towards academics and respect for school regulations.
The language is clear: Use clear and concise language and avoid jargon or vague expressions.
Logical rigor: Narrate the causes, processes, and consequences of the event to avoid inconsistencies.
FocusedClarify the reasons and demands of the appeal and provide sufficient evidence to support it.
3. Preparation of evidentiary materials
Evidentiary materials are key to supporting the grounds for a complaint, and the materials that can be provided include:
Academic materials: Class notes, homework grades, test scores, etc.
Proof of special circumstances: Medical certificates, psychological counseling reports, etc.
Other supporting documents: Other materials related to the grounds for appeal.
4. Other materials
Other materials can include:
Letters of recommendation: A letter of recommendation from a professor, mentor, or other person who knows the student well and can help demonstrate the student's academic ability and character.
Transcripts: Provide a complete transcript that can demonstrate the student's overall academic performance.
5. Precautions
Learn about your school's grievance policies and procedures.
Collect and sort out relevant evidence materials.
Carefully write your appeal letter to ensure that it is complete, logical, and accurate.
Submit the appeal materials in the format required by the school.
Maintain communication with relevant departments of the school and keep abreast of the progress of the appeal.
VI. Appeal Process
The process of appealing for international students is generally as follows:
Learn about your school's grievance policies and procedures.
Collect relevant evidentiary materials.
Write a grievance letter.
Submit appeal materials.
Wait for the school's audit results.
7. Handling measures after the appeal is successful
If the appeal is successful, the school may take the following actions:
Re-exam: Students are allowed to retake the exam for better results.
Retake a course: Students are allowed to retake the course for credit toward it.
Exemption from the course: The student is exempted from the necessity of taking the course.
8. Handling measures after the appeal fails
If the appeal fails, students can also consider the following:
Appeal again: If you think the school's review results are unreasonable, you can appeal to the school again.
Seek outside help: You can seek help from your school's academic office, student union, or other organizations.
9. Professional suggestions
In order to improve the success rate of appeals, it is recommended that students seek professional help when preparing their appeal materials, such as:
Study Abroad Agencies: Professional study abroad agencies can provide services such as writing, revising and submitting appeal materials.
Lawyer: A lawyer can provide legal advice and assistance to ensure that the appeal is in accordance with the law.
10. Conclusion
Appealing an international student is a complex process that requires careful preparation and a thorough understanding of the relevant policies and procedures. It is hoped that the above guidelines can help international students better prepare appeal materials and improve the success rate of appeals.
Addendum:
Common Grounds for Appeal:
The course is too difficult.
Language barrier. Emergencies.
Teachers are grading unfairly.
Reference: Grievance policies of universities.
Grievance Services for Study Abroad Agencies.
Hope the above information is helpful to you.